How to pronounce crept
Say it like KREPT. Crept is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KREPT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crept pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KREPTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of crept
American and British speakers say crept in essentially the same way: /krɛpt/ in the US and /krɛpt/ in the UK.
British respelling: KREPT.
What does crept mean?
- simple past and past participle of creep How to pronounce creep
Words that rhyme with crept
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of crept.
Questions about saying crept
How do you pronounce crept?
Say KREPT. The American pronunciation is /krɛpt/. In British English it is /krɛpt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crept?
Crept is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KREPT.
Do Americans and Brits say crept the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /krɛpt/ and the British form is /krɛpt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.